Matthew 11:12

New English Translation

From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence, and forceful people lay hold of it.

Cross References

Matthew 11:11

“I tell you the truth, among those born of women, no one has arisen greater than John the Baptist. Yet the one who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he is.

Matthew 11:13

For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John appeared.

Matthew 3:15

So Jesus replied to him, “Let it happen now, for it is right for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then John yielded to him.

Luke 13:24

“Exert every effort to enter through the narrow door, because many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able to.

Luke 16:16

“The law and the prophets were in force until John; since then, the good news of the kingdom of God has been proclaimed, and everyone is urged to enter it.

John 6:27

Do not work for the food that disappears, but for the food that remains to eternal life – the food which the Son of Man will give to you. For God the Father has put his seal of approval on him.”

Philippians 2:12

So then, my dear friends, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence but even more in my absence, continue working out your salvation with awe and reverence,